{"product_id":"p7521","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"This is a brand new Bizen tea cup fresh from the kiln by Mamoru Taku, a self-proclaimed and widely recognized enthusiast of clay who continues his endless journey of research.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was fired in October 2024 and was placed in a spot where flames raced toward the back of the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSensei Taku plans his kiln loading with the flow of fire in mind, positioning this tea cup so that flames sweep across the upper section near the rim, while lingering around the body and base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a result, the upper section features \"kase-goma\" (dry, crusty ash glaze) created as the natural glaze swept past, while the lower section shows vibrant mustard-yellow \"ki-goma\" (yellow ash glaze) where the flames were allowed to linger.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior, by contrast, shows a slow accumulation of fine natural glaze; smooth yellow ash glaze pools at the bottom, topped with natural glaze that has fallen from the kiln wall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form, built using the coil technique with tightly compressed clay, is incredibly powerful, possessing a presence and dynamism reminiscent of an antique Bizen water jar.\n\nNo box (Paulownia wood box can be made upon request)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.3cm × 9.1cm × Height 7.7cm\n\nMamoru Taku was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied the basics of pottery at the Bizen Pottery Center and refined his skills under the apprenticeship of Takaaki Kimura starting in 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he built an ascending kiln in the former Saeki-cho, Wake-gun, and launched his career as an independent artist with his first firing in November.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1998, he relocated his studio to Takebe-cho, where he constructed a semi-underground anagama kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecializing in the research of clay, he creates a wide range of works including sake vessels, vases, and tea utensils, with a focus on \"hidasuki\" (fire-cord) techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, the China International Ceramics Exhibition, the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition, and the Issuikai Ceramics Exhibition.","brand":"多久 守","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618189135969,"sku":"7521","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7521.jpg?v=1790232842","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7521","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}